Mile 198 - Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek - December 28, 2018

Report Details

Cool, cloudy morning with light SW breeze . Small groups of actively feeding sanderlings along entire tideline. Estimate 250 total. 2 western bulls present, 1 dead bird wing, probable western gull by coloring. 7 people, 2 dogs walking beach. Notable was overtopped in several low lying areas of campground, with deposits of sand, logs and bull kelp( usual in winter). No campground host trailer or car present.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 7.

Notable Wildlife

small groups of actively feeding sanderlings along tideline, throughout the mile. Est. 250 total. 2 western gulls at tideline

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. wing only, probable western gull.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass.

Natural Changes

Evidence of wave overtopping. several low areas of campground overtopped( winter usual) by sand and logs. No campground host trailer present.

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